Posted 10 years ago
mf1456
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This sweet little Satsuma Sake (?) Teapot has a wonderful maker's mark on the bottom. It appears to be from the 1890's or so. It is fresh from the estate of a local, well known artist in our western state. Very detailed and beautiful. I cannot read Japanese, but would love to know more about its maker.
Stunning, Wow
Thank you Jim! I certainly appreciate your insightful comments. And all of your intense research! I shall keep the Gotheborg Satsuma Marks on my favorite places. Great help.
Darling!
So pretty!
mnemonic (call in spotters)
I believe this little pot is intended for tea, probably high-grade sencha or gyokuro, rather than sake. The iris is associated with the month of May (regarded as the first month of summer in the traditional Japanese calendar), and indeed it and its blade-like leaves are a symbol of Boys' Day on May 5.
I can easily imagine this pot's original owners enjoying green tea from it on a pleasant summer day. Just an exquisite piece.